Gilbert Deya, the controversial Kenyan pastor famous for proclaiming he could instigate miraculous pregnancies through prayer, tragically lost his life in a car crash.
Pastor of 'Miracle Babies' Famed for Controversial Claims Dies in Accident
Pastor of 'Miracle Babies' Famed for Controversial Claims Dies in Accident
Tragic road accident claims the life of Kenyan televangelist Gilbert Deya, known for his miracle pregnancy assertions.
The accident, which occurred near Kisumu town, resulted in several injuries and touched many lives connected to Deya.
Controversial Kenyan televangelist Gilbert Deya, known for his claims of miraculous pregnancies, has tragically died in a car accident. Deya, who was involved in a crash with a university bus and another vehicle near Kisumu town on Tuesday evening, reportedly died at the scene. Eyewitness accounts suggest at least 30 others sustained injuries, including Deya's wife and a passenger from his vehicle, as well as 15 students aboard the bus.
Rising to notoriety in the early 2000s, Deya built fame through his assertions that he could assist infertile couples in conceiving "miracle" babies solely through the power of prayer. However, his ministry became marred by allegations linking his church to a child-trafficking ring, leading to his arrest and extradition from the UK roughly eight years ago. After a protracted legal struggle, Deya was acquitted of child trafficking charges two years ago for lack of concrete evidence.
Following the tragic news, Siaya County Governor James Orengo expressed his condolences, sharing the deep sorrow experienced upon learning of Deya's passing. He confirmed that the "horrific" accident involved a vehicle associated with the county, further amplifying the tragedy of the situation.
The news of Deya’s death resonates not just within his following but also across the broader context of faith and miracle claims in Africa, highlighting the intersections of spirituality, legality, and social responsibility.
Controversial Kenyan televangelist Gilbert Deya, known for his claims of miraculous pregnancies, has tragically died in a car accident. Deya, who was involved in a crash with a university bus and another vehicle near Kisumu town on Tuesday evening, reportedly died at the scene. Eyewitness accounts suggest at least 30 others sustained injuries, including Deya's wife and a passenger from his vehicle, as well as 15 students aboard the bus.
Rising to notoriety in the early 2000s, Deya built fame through his assertions that he could assist infertile couples in conceiving "miracle" babies solely through the power of prayer. However, his ministry became marred by allegations linking his church to a child-trafficking ring, leading to his arrest and extradition from the UK roughly eight years ago. After a protracted legal struggle, Deya was acquitted of child trafficking charges two years ago for lack of concrete evidence.
Following the tragic news, Siaya County Governor James Orengo expressed his condolences, sharing the deep sorrow experienced upon learning of Deya's passing. He confirmed that the "horrific" accident involved a vehicle associated with the county, further amplifying the tragedy of the situation.
The news of Deya’s death resonates not just within his following but also across the broader context of faith and miracle claims in Africa, highlighting the intersections of spirituality, legality, and social responsibility.
